Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC and States PCS Examinations
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Alauddin Khilji had sent Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan to invade which region?
[A] Deccan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajputana
[D] Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat ]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji sent two of his general brothers Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan to invade Gujarat. Gujarat was invaded and the temples of Somnath and Rudra Mahalaya were sacked.
2. Who among the following Kings of Rajasthan was a victim of Patricide?
[A] Rana Sanga
[B] Rana Kumbha
[C] Rana Udai Singh
[D] Rawal Ratan Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Rana Kumbha]
Notes:
Rana Kumbha was killed by his son Udai Singh I in 1468. However, Uday Singh died or murdered in 1473 and was succeeded by his brother Raimal. Raimal was later succeeded by his son Sangram Singh or Rana Sanga. Thus, Rana Sanga was grandson of Rana Kumbha.
3. Shivaji had formed a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was named as:
[A] Nyaya Pradhan
[B] Ashta Sena
[C] Ashta Siddhi
[D] Ashta Pradhan
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Correct Answer: D [Ashta Pradhan]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by founding Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji.The term Ashta Pradhan literally translates to “the Prime Eight”, from the Sanskrit ashta (“eight”) and pradhan (“prime”). The body discharged the functions of a modern council of ministers; this is regarded as one of the first successful instances of ministerial delegation in India. The council is credited with having implemented good governance practices in the Maratha heartland, as well as for the success of the military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
4. In Sangam age, the term ” Pillai” was used for which among the following?
[A] lenders
[B] farmers
[C] labours
[D] students
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Correct Answer: D [students]
Notes:
The Sangam Age was the period of history of ancient Tamil Nadu and Kerala and parts of Sri lanka. “Pillai” was used to describe students in this age.
5. Who among the following are considered to be the first owners of Koh-i-noor diamond?
[A] Kakatiyas
[B] Khiljis
[C] Tughlaqs
[D] Mughals
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Correct Answer: A [Kakatiyas]
Notes:
There are two versions of origin of this diamond. First version is that it was mined in 13th century in Kakatiya Territories {near Guntur in modern Andhra Pradesh}. It was under possessions of Kakatiya Rulers until Malik Kafur, the general of Alauddin Khilji raided Warangal and possibly acquired this gem. It remained with Khiljis and then passed on to several Delhi Sultanate dynasties until came into possession of Babur and successive Mughals.
Another version says that it was discovered in 1650s in the diamond mines of Golkonda and was presented by Mir Jumla to Shah Jahan, who got it embedded into the peacock throne.
6. Vaikuntaperumal Temple at kanchipuram was built by __________?
[A] Narsimhavarman II
[B] Nandivarman II
[C] Parmesvaravarman II
[D] Parmesvaravarman I
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Correct Answer: B [Nandivarman II]
Notes:
Vaikunta Perumal Temple was built by Pallava King Nandivarman-II in the 8th century, he was a worshipper of Lord Vishnu.
7. 1526 AD is significant in India’s History because of __
[A] Foundation of Mughal empire in North India
[B] Arrival of Ibn batuta
[C] Arrival of Vasco Di Gama
[D] Establishment of East India Company
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Correct Answer: A [Foundation of Mughal empire in North India]
Notes:
Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526 founded the Mughal Empire in India. The Mughal empire existed from 1526 to 1761.
8. Vasucharita is a work of which of the following ?
[A] Ram raja
[B] Krishndev rai
[C] Vitthalantha
[D] Kalidasa
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Correct Answer: A [Ram raja]
Notes:
Ramraja or Ramarajabhushanudu who was a Telugu poet and a notable musician was one of the Astadiggajas (a collective title for Telugu poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire).
9. Which among the following rulers is related to ” market regulatory measures ” in medieval India?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Balban
[C] Babur
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: A [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
The market reforms were related to Alauddin Khilji. He introduced price control measures for the welfare of general public at large. He banned hoarding and regating.
10. Which among the following was not a landmark of the Iltutmish’s rule?
[A] Introduction of silver tanka & Copper Jetal
[B] introduction of iqtadari System
[C] Organization of Chalisa
[D] Putting forward the’ Divine Right Theory”
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Correct Answer: D [Putting forward the’ Divine Right Theory”]
Notes:
Divine Right Theory was put forward by Balban.
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